- Brand Name : Bacitracin
- Drug Class : Anesthetics, Ophthalmic, Antibiotics, Other
- Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Bacitracin and How Does It Work?
Bacitracin is an antibiotic used intramuscularly (IM) for the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug.
Bacitracin is available under the following different brand names: BACiiM.
Dosages of Bacitracin
Pediatric Dosage Forms and Strengths
Lyophilized powder for injection solution
- 50,000 units/vial
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Pneumonia or Empyema
- Use is limited to neonates/infants with pneumonia or empyema caused by susceptible strains of Sstaphylococci when less toxic antibiotics would not be effective
- Under 2.5 kg: 900 units/kg/day intramuscularly (IM) divided every 8-12 hours
- 2.5 kg or greater: 1,000 units/kg/day intramuscularly (IM) divided every 8-12 hours
- Children: 800-1200 units/kg/day divided every 8 hours
- Administer intramuscularly (IM) in upper outer quadrant of the buttocks, alternating right and left and avoid multiple injections in the same region
- Adult: Not indicated